New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 4586 — Redefines covered person under Daniel's Law protection to include persons employed in other states.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Redefines 'covered person' under Daniel's Law to include employees from other states.

The bill modifies the definition of 'covered person' in Daniel's Law to encompass individuals employed in states other than the one where the law is enforced. This change aims to extend legal protections to those workers who may currently fall outside the scope of the law.

Summary

Daniel's Law, protection-redefine covered person, include person emp other state

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 29, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 47:1B-1; N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1.

  • N.J.S.A. 47:1B-1

    , whether the person attained that status, or a substantially equivalent status, in this State or in any other state

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1

    , whether the person attained that status, or a substantially equivalent status, in this State or in any other state , whether the person attained that status, or a substantially equivalent status, in this State or in any other state

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4586 do?
Daniel's Law, protection-redefine covered person, include person emp other state
Who sponsors S 4586?
S 4586 is sponsored by Space, Parker (Republican) and Stack, Brian P. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4586?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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